ORANGE, Texas — Orange Police released photos and a video of men they believe are connected to an armed robbery that left a store clerk injured.
(Editor's note: The above video is from a surveillance camera and has no sound.)
The robbery happened early Sunday morning. Orange Police responded to the Petroleum Wholesale located at 333 N. Luther, after receiving a call about a robbery at 4:14 a.m.
More on: Watch raw surveillance video here
When officers arrived, they spoke to a store clerk. The clerk told police that two men entered the store at the same time, according to an Orange Police Department release.
One of the men walked to where the clerk was sitting and showed her a gun. The clerk told police the armed suspect hit her with the gun multiple times, while the other suspect began stealing cash from the register.
Both men left the store and police are looking for them.
Anyone who recognizes the unmasked man in the video, or has any information about this incident is encouraged to call the Detective Division at 409-883-1095
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From an Orange Police Department release:
On Sunday, June 19th, 2022, at around 4:14 A.M., officers with the City of Orange Police Department were dispatched to Petroleum Wholesale / Main Street Market located 333 North Lutcher in reference to an aggravated robbery. When officers arrived, contact was made with the store clerk. The clerk reported that two black males entered the store at the same time, and one of the males walked around where she was sitting and displayed a handgun. The clerk reported the male with the firearm hit her several times with the firearm and the other black male began taking cash from the till.
The City of Orange Detective Division is currently investigating this incident and looking for the public’s assistance. If anyone recognizes the vehicle, the unmasked male in the footage, or has any information about this incident; please contact the Detective Division at 409-883-1095. Citizens can also report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers of SETX at 409-833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3 TIPS app. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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